In recent months, King’s Hawaiian has been quietly pushing beyond its iconic dinner rolls and buns, exploring fresh directions in snacking. Back in May, I sampled the SPAM Dog perched on a fresh batch of King’s Hawaiian hot dog buns—and I’ll admit, I would have assumed such buns were already a staple for the brand, though they insisted the concept was new. Today, I’m laying hands on a brand-new bite-sized bread idea: King’s Hawaiian Shake Em’ Bites. The inaugural flavor lining this concept up is a Minions-approved “Bananaaa!” sugar coating. Starting a product line with an IP collaboration is a gutsy move; now the question is whether these little bites can rise above their mischievous origin.
- King’s Hawaiian Bananaaa! Shake Em’ Bites Review
New King’s Hawaiian Snack!
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Pros: Gentle readers, moments like these don’t come around often. I cracked open the first tub, tumbled in the banana-flavored sugar as instructed, and before I realized it, the entire tub had vanished. My roommates and I had polished it off—before I could jot down a single tasting note. For transparency, I was sent a tub for review, but it wasn’t the very container I used for this piece.
If that isn’t proof enough, let me state it plainly: King’s Hawaiian Bananaaa! Shake ‘Em Bites are exceptionally tasty. The idea of bite-sized Hawaiian bread morsels rolled in sugar is a winner from start to finish. The flavored sugar provides a pleasant crunch and texture, while the banana note elevates the overall experience.
Cons: I’ve long enjoyed artificial banana flavoring, yet a few taste-testers didn’t share the same enthusiasm. That aside, those same tasters agreed that the core concept—Hawaiian bread bites plus flavored sugar—remains a slam dunk; it was only this particular banana flavor that didn’t fully win them over. I’m eager for an upcoming cinnamon-sugar version to hit shelves.
The packaging notes that the bites are best consumed within 45 minutes of sugar application for optimal results, and I can vouch for that guidance. If you delay, the sugar coating can turn into a sticky, overly moist layer. And yes, the main caveat appears to be the small four-serving container, which tends to disappear fast when the shelf life of sweetness is so tempting.
